We Summon the Darkness
We Summon the Darkness

We Summon the Darkness

2020Movie91 minEnglish

Three best friends attending a heavy-metal show cross paths with sadistic killers after they travel to a secluded country home for an after party.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users69%
Director: Marc FoscariniGenres: Horror, Comedy, Thriller

Plot Summary

Three best friends embark on a road trip to attend a music festival, only to find themselves targeted by a satanic cult. As the night unfolds, they must fight for survival against a group of fanatical killers who believe the girls are demonically possessed. The film blends elements of horror, dark comedy, and a touch of the supernatural as the protagonists navigate a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Critical Reception

We Summon the Darkness received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its unique blend of horror and dark humor, as well as its surprising twists. Some reviewers found the plot predictable, but many appreciated the performances, particularly from Alexandra Daddario, and the film's stylish direction. The movie was seen as a fun, albeit somewhat familiar, entry into the horror-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive horror-comedy blend and surprising plot turns.
  • Alexandra Daddario's performance was highlighted as a strong point.
  • Some critics found the premise and execution to be somewhat derivative of earlier genre films.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's dark humor and suspenseful plot, with many appreciating its energetic pacing and stylish visuals. Some viewers found the story's twists to be effective, while others felt it relied on familiar horror tropes. The performances were frequently cited as a positive aspect.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive satanic imagery and themes were inspired by real-life heavy metal culture and music festivals.

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Wuchak

Wuchak

_**Wannabe Tarantino flick about a house of fools**_ In 1988, three ‘metalhead’ teen girls (Alexandra Daddario, Maddie Hasson & Amy Forsyth) travel the sticks of Indiana to a concert featuring the band Soldiers of Satan. They meet three ...
Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again and can recommend. Alexandra Daddario ("Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief") is expanding her range again here, I just wouldn't have thought to cast her in a villainous style role, but she rules the scenes s...
jackcarlin18

jackcarlin18

Full Review at **_Horror Focus_** We Summon The Darkness has glimpses or originality and flare throughout, sprouting up through heaps of generic sequences that do more damage than good. Luck enough, these moments do add a little zest to ...